Name: Crispy Beef Croquette Sandwich
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk; 1 small onion, minced; 1 head cabbage, shredded; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 sesame seed buns

A variation of the Japanese burger with a focus on the crunchy texture of the beef croquettes and a simple cabbage slaw.

Method

In a bowl, combine ground beef, minced onion, egg, milk, and flour. Mix until well incorporated.
Form the mixture into 4 croquettes.
In a shallow dish, mix panko breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
Dip each croquette in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook croquettes until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, mix cabbage, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper for the slaw.
Assemble the sandwich by placing a croquette on the bottom bun, adding the cabbage slaw, and topping with the top bun.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.